Category: Salads, Sides & Sauces

Risotto is one of my nemesis foods. I have made it and it was fine but it was never as good as risottos (or is it risotti?) I have had out. I don’t know why. Maybe if I tried again it would be fine but… it’s annoying. I don’t want to stand over a pot… Continue reading Easy Oven-Baked Risotto

When you are having everyone over for a barbecue or say… Thanksgiving dinner, there is always A LOT going on. Clean the house, set the table, buy ice, make yourself (and your children) look somewhat presentable, over-stock the wine and, of course, make the food. It is nice to have one simple dish that won’t cause… Continue reading Easy Green Bean Casserole

I have a “Recipes I Want To Try” Pinterest board. There are a ton of recipes saved there and I hope one day to get to them all. But this one, this one was calling to me. I love potatoes. I love potatoes in every form (mashed are my personal favorite). My husband loves potatoes… Continue reading Au Gratin Potatoes

Even though the official end of summer isn’t until September 22nd, it always feels like summer is over after Labor Day. And I’m actually quite happy about that. The kids are back in school and I am so looking forward to the beautiful fall weather. Also, I am always ready for “fall foods” by this… Continue reading Kebab or Kabob?

I love a delicious steak salad. I feel like I’m eating healthy because “it’s a salad.” But it’s hearty, so I’m not hungry when dinner is finished because I “only had a salad. ” Whenever I make what I consider to be a fancy salad I almost always use the same store bought dressing, Brianna’s… Continue reading Steak Salad